Published: October 26, 2007 01:17 pm         

Friday, October 26, 2007

Clayton L. Gibson
1937-2007

IND. - Clayton L. Gibson, 70, a resident of rural Albion, died at 5:05 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2007, at the family residence in Jefferson Township. He had been in failing health for the past two and one-half years.

Mr. Gibson was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky on August 15, 1937, a son of the late Tivis and Grace (Watson) Gibson. He spent his formative years in Kentucky, and graduated from Fleming County High School in 1955.

On September 23, 1957 he was married in New Albany to Ruth Lee Terrell, and moved to Noble County in 1965.

His employment with International Harvester spanned a period of over 30 years. He first worked at the Fort Wayne plant for several years until it closed, and continued working at their Springfield, Ohio plant until retiring in 1997.

He attended the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam, and greatly enjoyed the fellowship of the church. In his leisure time he enjoyed Indiana University basketball, country music, and attending blue grass festivals. He was an avid gardener, and was a very dedicated family man.

The surviving relatives include his wife Ruth, to whom he was married for 50 years; two sons Logan Gibson of Merriam and Wayne (Holly McDowell) Gibson of Churubusco; two daughters Sharon (Brian) Smith of Kendallville, and Karen (Bob) Koldyke of Albion; a brother Britton (Evie) Gibson of Elliott Co., Ky; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild Grace Christine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Marie and Myrtle; by four brothers Rollie, John, Russ, and Bill; and by four young siblings Beulah, Manie, Hershell, and Junior.

Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam with Pastors George Cecil and William Claxton officiating.

Interment was in the Wolf Lake Cemetery, Noble County.

Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is in charge of the arrangements.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, 4304 S. Oak Street, Albion, IN 46701

To leave a condolence for the family in Mr. Gibson’s name, log on to www.sheetsandchilds.net.

Harold C. Ingram
1923-2007

MOREHEAD - Harold C. Ingram, age 84, of Glenway Road, Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the Winchester Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Winchester, Kentucky. Born September 21, 1923, in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of the late Eugene Herbert and Marie Pecking Ingram.

Eugenia Sanders Ingram, his wife of 64 years, preceded him in death on July 23, 2007.

Survivors include his two sons, Robert A. (Sandra) Ingram of Wellington, Kentucky, and Thomas E. (Mona) Ingram of Vancouver, Washington; five grandchildren: Kevin and Tina Maynard of Wellington, Kentucky, Kyle and Amber Medlam of Winfield, Kansas, Dana Hernandez of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Erik and Amy Ingram of Vancouver, Washington, and Erin and Daniel Ford of Vancouver, Washington, and eleven great grandchildren.

Mr. Ingram was a World War II U.S. Army-Air Force veteran. He was a retired employee of Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, and a member of the Catholic Church.

A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2007, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Father Jay VonHandorf officiating. Full military rites will be conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals is caring for arrangements.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Emerson Elwood Lewis
1936-2007

SANDY HOOK - Our beloved Emerson Elwood Lewis, 71, of Brown Ridge in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, went to be with our Father, the Lord and Savior, October 22, 2007 at Saint Claire Regional Medical Center after an arduous and heroic battle with cancer.

Emerson was born March 29, 1936 to his loving parents. Biggie Milford and Verlina Fraley Lewis, in Newcombe, Kentucky, where he spent his childhood days working and enjoying the great outdoors with his family, Emerson loved to hunt and share stories of the land. He took great pride in sharing these traditions with family.

Emerson was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Concord Enterprise Baptist Church where he has attended services with his family and friend while sharing his love of the Lord for many, many years. His commitment to his faith was outstanding. Despite our pain, our loss here on Earth is truly Heaven’s gain.

Over the years, Emerson became highly talented with his hands and imagination. He was a creator of all things wooden. Emerson took great joy in the things he could craft with his hands from finished wood or the raw pine knots he would find in the woods. He was a retired member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 723 of Prestonsburg, KY in 1966; Local 2408 of Xenia, OH from 1967 to 1971; and Local 472 of Ashland, KY from 1971 to 1995.

Perhaps most importantly, Emerson was a strong family man who made no attempt to hide the love he felt for his family. He was a son, a husband, a father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the greatest man we ever knew. In addition to his parents, Emerson was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Gay Lewis Roe; 4 sisters, Lena Thornberry, Edna Boggs, Lizzie Boggs, and May Gilliam; and one brother, Noah Lewis.

Living in his glorious memory are his wife of 46 years, Emma Sue Whitley Lewis of Sandy Hook, KY; two daughters, Tammey Sue and Jackie Lewis of Grayson, KY, and Connie and B. Scott Ingram of Morehead, KY; one son, Bobby G. and Melissa Lewis of Olive Hill, KY; 6 grandchildren, Jasmyne R.

Lewis of Grayson, KY, Jared D. and Sara Lewis of Grayson, KY, Korey S. Ingram of Morehead, KY, Nikkita M. Roe of Sandy Hook, KY, Cody G. Ingram of Morehead, KY and Tanner S. Lewis of Olive Hill, KY; one great grand daughter, Aliya J. Lewis of Grayson, KY; 5 sisters, Bessie and Edwin Salyers of Piketon, OH, Ivory Dickerson of Grafton, OH, Alice Leadingham of Grayson, KY, Monnie Thornberry of Sandy Hook, KY, and Goldie and Lional Dickerson of Sandy Hook, KY; and 3 brothers, Edwin and Sue Lewis of Sandy Hook, KY, Clyde and Myrtle Lewis of Sandy Hook, KY, and Junior and Shirley Lewis of Olive Hill, KY.

No matter how great our pain, our sorrow, or our grief, we can see Emerson standing up in Gloryland, his skin smooth, and his back straight and tall. We know that he can see us we each hear him answer when we call. For in our hearts Emerson will never die. He will be here with us to the end. This is our goodbye, until we meet again.

A funeral was held Thursday at Lewis & Ferguson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Elliott County Memory Gardens.

Geneva Razor Moore
1918-2007

MOREHEAD - Geneva Razor Moore, 89, passed away Monday, October 22, 2007 in the St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada.

She was born on August 25, 1918 in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Allie and Mable Ralston Razor.

Geneva was a homemaker and a member of the Rowan County Homemakers, the Bluebank First Church of God where she had served as song leader and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Association. She loved fishing, her flower gardens and nature. Geneva tried to get everyone to see the beauty in nature. She loved her friends and her door was always open to anyone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 ? years, Burl Moore who passed away on March 31, 1993 and three brothers, Claude Razor, Gene Razor and Ewell Razor.

Survivors include two daughters, Lana Peacock and her husband, James Richard of Las Vegas, Nevada and Joyce Marie Moore Alfrey of Auburndale Florida, four grandchildren, Jameson Burl Allen Peacock, Daryl Alfrey, Jeannie Carroll and Leigh Ann Morris, seven great-grandchildren, Erin Alfrey, Amanda Alfrey, Michael Alfrey, Tess Marie Carroll, Zachary Morris, Mariah Morris and Arabella Morris and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Bluebank First Church of God with Rev. Jeff Fannin and Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Slaty Point Cemetery at Farmers. Visitation is after 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the church.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements.

To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com .

Wayne Vernon Pennington
1948-2007

SANDY HOOK - Wayne Vernon Pennington, 59, of Salt Lick passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 6, 1948 in Elliott County, the son of the late Vaughn and Edna Whitt Pennington. A brother, Wendell Pennington, also preceded him in death.

Wayne was a former construction worker and of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by two daughters, Melissa and husband Tony Clarke of Flatwoods and Angela and husband Bobby Money of Morehead; Wayne’s favorite companion, his dog Bartholomew; two grandchildren, Peyton Wayne Money, Jase Porter Money and step-grandson Joseph Lee Clarke; three brothers Percy and Judy Pennington of Sandy Hook, Lowell Pennington of Winchester and Buel and Jackie Pennington of Rush; two sisters Lavinia P. and Curt Davis of Sandy Hook and Shelby P. and Jim Thornberry of Lexington.

Services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Lewis and Ferguson Funeral Home with Brother Warren Vanover and Brother Carl Eldridge officiating. Burial will be in the Elliott County Memory Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Paul and Courtney Pennington, Jimmy Thornberry, Rocky Horton, Michael Clevenger, Nathan Lewis, Michael Thornberry, Joe Clarke, Gene Martin and Hunter Lisle. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Money, Tony Clarke, Carl Eldridge, Curt Davis, Jim Thornberry, Bobby Alderman, Herb Clevenger, Clettis Fannin, Allard Ray and Darrell Alderman.